Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-03
HALL.-DUNL0P.
AHRILLrAsr WEDDING An EvRsr IN
Pxf1RsBuRe SOCIETY.
Magnificent Floral Decorations and Rich
Cossnnss-A handsome Reception
The Guests -Costly Presents.
,ccrcspondcnce OF tho Richmond Dispatch.

ICcrcspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG, February 2, 1887
Mr.. Robert Burton Hall, Of Louis
vile, Ky, and Miss Sallie Elizabeth
Dunlop, daughter Of Mr.. Robert Dun
lop, prominent tobacconist OF this
city, were married this afternoon at 3
o'clock in the First Presbyterian
church--an event which for some time
past has been the topic Of pleasant an
ticipation and discussion in fashionable
circles in the Cockade City. The mar
rage was one OF the most brilliant in
all respects that has been known in Pc
tersburg for several seasons. Thegroom
represents one of the first families in
the West, both in culture and wealth.
end the bride is one of the fairest re-
representatives. of the noblest type of
Virginia's best society.
The floral decorations in the church
were elaborate. beautiful, and tasteful,
and presented scene worthy the occa-
non. All over the front of the pulpit
platform, the pulpit, and mp around the
pillars in the rear were gracefully en-
twfhed the ivy and delicate creepers,
with eyergreens, while around and dis
played TO the best advantage were ar
ranged with handsome effect the richest
and rarest flowers. A beautiful floral
gate spanned the centre aisle.
The spacious church was filed with a
distinguished and fashionable gather
ing. At the appointed hour the bridal
party entered 20 the music of Mendels-
sohn's wedding-march. The floral gate
in the centre aisle was opened for their
passage TO the altar by Miss Elsie Came
ron, who was attired in blue silk, and
Master Cameron Dunlop, who preceded
the party from the door. The marriage
ceremony was impressively performed
nv Rev. j. ". Rosebro, the pastor of
the church.
There were but two couples to wait
on the bridal pair. They were;
Mr.. Edwin Beasley and Miss Marie
Dunlop. and
Mr.. Daniel Dunlop and Miss Ella
Cameron.
Both ladies were dressed in white
silk, dcc0U,ttc, and carried bouquets OF
roses
1t had been expected that one or two
Of Mr. Halls personal friends from
Louisville would be presents to act as
waters. but their inability to attend ne
cessitated q change in the arrange
ments.
The ushers were Messrs. George
Cameron. Willie Cameron, Robert
Duplon and George Spay.
The bride was elegantly attired in an
imported dress of white satin and point
lace, with veil and orange-blossoms-a
costume exceedingly becoming and
greatly admired.
The most perfect order and decorum
reigned during the ceremony. After
the marriage the bridal couple and
friends were driven TO the residence of
the brides parents on Market street,
where an elegant reception was ex-
tended them. Here, as at the church,
the floral decorations were elaborate
and beautiful, and magnificent re-
past was spread. The company pres
ent embraced only the intimate friends
of the families, but among these were
the most distinguished representatives
Of society here. There were many
superb reception costumes, some few
Of which may be mentioned:
Mrs. Robert Dunlop. mother of the
bride, imported dress of ashes-of-roses
MORE.
Mrs. S. W. Venable, black silk and
diamonds
Mrs. r. H. Boykin, brown'and-blue
brocaded velvet.
Mrs. William Cameron, black velvet
and diamonds.
Mrs. Alexander Cameron, of Rich
mond, imported blue satin, trimmed
with Roman embroidery and point lace.
Mrs. Mary Dunlop, black silk.
Miss Kate Mason, white silk.
Miss Belle Cruikshank, olive plush
and satin.
Miss Annie Stallard, black satin and
jet.
Miss Lille Goodwin, salmon surah.
Mrs. Agnes Wyte, of Baltimore, pink
satin and diamond ornaments.
Miss Annie Watson, Nile-green satin
and pink roses.
Miss Leila Seabury, cream cashmere
and natural flowers.
Mrs. William Grant, of Louisville,
black velvet, cream front.
Mrs. William Hall, of Louisville,
black velvet. jet front.
Among the friends of the groom
present were Mr. and Mrs. William c.
Hall, and Mr.. and Mrs. William Grant,
of Louisville. The reception was a
fitting close to 50 brilliant a wedding,
and was one of the most elegant affairs
Of its kind ever known in Petersburg
The bridal couple were the recipients
of the heartiest congratulations and
good wishes.
They took the 3 o'clock p. NJ. train
for the North, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. William c. Hall and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Grant, and Miss Ella Cameron,
OF this city. They go direct to Louis
vile, where, it is understood, the bridal
pair will be given a series of brilliant
receptions by their friends. After
spending few days in Louisville MIR.
and Mrs. Hall will visit the Hot
Springs, in Arkansas, for several
months, and then take up their resi-
dence in Fort Worth, Texas.
The bridal presents were numerous,
and many of them very handsome and
costly. ROBIN ADAIR.